Varalakshmi Vratham in Varanasi

Varalakshmi Vratham samagri list

• Kalasham with coconut and mango leaves
• Face of Ammavaru and decoration for the kalasham
• Saree or blouse piece for the Goddess
• Yellow thread for the thoram
• Turmeric, kumkum and akshinthalu
• Flowers, garlands and betel leaves
• Fruits, sweets and prasadam items
• Ghee deepam, agarbatti and camphor
• Thambulam items for guests

The Pandit confirms the final list for your family's vidhi, and Pandit ji can arrange the samagri in Varanasi at an additional cost, agreed after discussion.

Varalakshmi Vratham vidhi, step by step

1. 1Ganapati puja and sankalpam. The Pandit begins with the worship of Ganapati and the sankalpam in the family's name and gotram.
2. 2Kalasha sthapana. The kalasham is set up and decorated as Varalakshmi with a saree, jewellery and flowers, and the Goddess is invoked.
3. 3Shodashopachara puja and namavali. Sixteen offerings are made with the Ashtottara Shatanamavali and the Lakshmi stotrams.
4. 4Thoram and katha. The nine knotted thoram is worshipped and tied on the wrist, and the Varalakshmi vratha katha is recited.
5. 5Naivedyam and aarti. Prasadam is offered, followed by mangala harathi and the exchange of thambulam with invited women.